Most 4-year-olds respond that there is more apple juice in the tall, thin glass than there was in the short, broad one. In fact, if the juice is poured back into the shorter glass, they are quick to say that there is now less juice than there was in the

taller glass. This is an example of a(n) __________ task.

a) egocentric thought
b) intuitive thought
c) conservation
d) transformation


Answer: c

Psychology

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a. balance theory. b. dissonance theory. c. self-perception theory. d. the elaboration likelihood model.

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_____ is the transmission of messages between people of the same cultural background

a) Intercultural communication b) Intracultural communication c) Configurative culture d) Acculturation

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Using motor and sensory neurons as examples, explain the difference between afferent and efferent.

What will be an ideal response?

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The sense of taste, which relies on the gustatory system, is critical to ensuring that people _____

A) avoid overeating B) avoid ingesting poisons or toxins C) continue to have a sense of smell D) avoid umami tastes.

Psychology